- Scribe cut on crossmember (1) and cut (areas A).
Transfer dimension for cut (area A) from body
- Grind crossmember (1) down to bare metal in crosshatched areas.
Grind spot weld flanges down to bare metal on both sides.
- Remove drilling chips/shavings.
- Coat inside of spot welding flanges with zinc dust paint.
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- Scribe cut on inner lower locking (2) and cut (area B).
Transfer dimension for cut from body (area B).
- Grind inner lower locking lug (2) down to bare metal in crosshatched areas.
Grind spot weld flanges down to bare metal on both sides.
- Remove drilling chips/shavings.
- Coat inside of spot welding flanges with zinc dust paint.
- Drill holes for plug welding on upper locking lug (3) (area C).
Transfer hole position from body.
- Grind upper locking lug (3) and outer lower locking (4) down to bare metal in crosshatched areas.
Grind spot weld flanges down to bare metal on both sides.
- Remove drilling chips/shavings.
- Coat inside of spot welding flanges with zinc dust paint.